Canvass
May 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Dave's Hot Chicken
169 W Ontario St
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Aug 6, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11---DRY STORAGE RELATED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
DRY STORAGE RELATED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source
License
Dec 9, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH DOUBLE DOORS OF MAIN ENTRANCE(PARKING LOT ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 5, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source
License
Nov 22, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source